Ford AL8Z-6507-A Valve - Inlet

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For the 2.0L engine, start by unscrewing of the valve cover while positioning the number 1 cylinder on TDC on the compression stroke while the intake and exhaust cam lobes are facing upwards. The thickness of shims that fits tightly should be noted by measuring the clearance between the cam lobe base and the shim using feeler gauge for each valve. Turn the crankshaft again by 180 degrees clockwise to take the clearances for the cylinder No. 3, and also for the cylinder No. 4 and No. 2. If they are clearances are beyond the set range, some changes will be required. Because of the restricted installation space of the camshafts and cylinder head special tools are used for adjustments. To change a shim, you need to lower the piston from TDC by merely turning the crankshaft roughly 90 degrees clockwise in order to prevent the bending of the valve. Refer to the manufacturer service tool to proceed and lower the cam follower while taking off the shim and measuring its thickness. In the vicinity of small clearance, use a thinner shim; at large clearance, use a thicker shim. Once you have adjusted the clearances on the first cylinder, turn the crankshaft two full turns in order to set all installed shims, bring the crankshaft back to TDC and check all the clearances once again adjusting them if necessary. As for the 2.3L/2.5L engines, the procedure to check the valve clearances is quite the same as with the 2.0L, but due to the use of hydraulic tappets and cam followers with heads of various thickness to obtain the required clearance, the camshafts have to be removed to change followers.

The remainder of installation is the reverse of removal. Run the engine and check for oil leaks.

Record the thickness of the shim (in mm) which is engraved on the side facing away from the camshaft. If the marking is missing or illegible, a micrometer will be needed to establish shim thickness.